William Stowell Jr.

William E. Stowell Jr., 85, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Quakertown, PA, died Sat. May 23rd at Gilpin Hall, Wilmington. He was the husband of the late Mary (Savadge) Stowell. Born in Bucks County, he was a son of the late William Sr. and Edith (Collier) Stowell. He was a graduate of Quakertown High School, class of 1947. William proudly served in the US Army as a combat engineer during the Korean War and graduated at the top of his class in engineering, carpentry and marksmanship. After being discharged from the US Army, William became a successful residential builder and started United Builders, Inc., which built homes across southeastern PA and the Pocono resort area. After retiring from building, both William and Mary opened Quaker Deli on Juniper St. in Quakertown and became well known in the community for their homemade soups, sandwiches, and baked goods. William was a devoted husband and father, avid outdoorsman, golfer, and enjoyed following the Philadelphia major sports teams. Surviving are his sons, William, wife Holly of Coopersburg, PA, Thomas, wife Julie of Claymont, DE, and Jeffrey of Quakertown; daughter, Susan Richards, husband George of Morrisville, PA; grandchildren, Rianne, Ryan, Megan, Kelly, Paige, George and Stephen; great grandchildren, Angelina, Mia and Max. Services will be held 11:00 AM Mon., June 1st at Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Calling hours will be from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home, memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment in Quakertown Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or Gilpin Hall, 1101 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington, DE 19703. William's family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff at Gilpin Hall and Compassionate Care Hospice for their loving and devoted care of their father.